Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 worth the upgrade from the Soundcore P31i/R60i NC?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 actually scores 6.0 points below the Soundcore P31i/R60i NC, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on calls (7.0 to 6.5) and value (9.0 to 8.5). On paper: driver size 11 mm to 12.4 mm and drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: codecs goes SBC, AAC, LDAC to SBC, AAC and bluetooth goes 6.1 to 5.4. The two sit at effectively the same price. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.57.5
- Noise cancelling7.07.0
- Battery8.08.0
- Calls7.06.5
- Value9.08.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | P31i/R60i NC | Redmi Buds 6 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.1 | 5.4 | |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 8 h | 6.5 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 50 h | 42 h | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12.4 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Microphones | 6 | 4 | |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid | |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 3.5 h | 10 min → 4 h | |
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "P31i/R60i NC to Redmi Buds 6". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.